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Osteoporosis

Aug 10, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs have multiple opportunities to address this condition.

Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Associated With Lower Imaging Rates, Opioid Prescriptions, and Overall Cost

Dec 4, 2018/Review

Researchers have identified an association between early consultation with a PT and lower rates of opioid prescription, imaging, and injections.

Recap: PT Pub Night & Foundation Challenge Kickoff Event at NSC

Oct 23, 2018/Article

Thank you to those that were able to join us in kicking off the 2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge at the National Student Conclave in Rhode Island! A little rainstorm didn't stop nearly 300 PT/PTA students from joining the event at GPub located in downtown Providence. By the end of NSC 2018, 70 schools

New APTA-Supported CPG Looks at Best Ways to Improve Walking Speed, Distance for Individuals After Stroke, Brain Injury, and Incomplete SCI

Jan 7, 2020/Review

Aerobic walking training and virtual reality treadmill training are the interventions most strongly tied to improvements.

PROFILE PD

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to measure Parkinson disease progression and monitor response to treatment.

Direct Access Advocacy

More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.

Study: Patients Give Telehealth Rave Reviews

Aug 26, 2020/Review

A survey of post-telerehab session patients reveals high levels of satisfaction across age groups and conditions.

High-Dose Exercise Mostly Not Superior to Low-Dose Exercise for Knee OA

Feb 10, 2023/Review

An RCT measured pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed 12 weeks of physical therapist-supervised exercises.

APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins

Jul 24, 2023/Roundup

Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.